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Does your metabolism really slow down as you age?
Health in adulthood isn’t about pushing harder; it’s about listening more closely.
How AI has become the latest tool in the battle against breast cancer
Breast screening has vastly improved cancer survival rates. AI could boost them further.
The dark web: Why our horror youth suicide numbers demand action
Could a social media ban prevent youth suicide?
Opinion: When breast isn’t best
Study reveals connection between breastfeeding struggles and poor maternal mental health.
Orthorexia: How the ‘clean eating’ obsession & social media are feeding a new disorder
The fixation on ‘pure’ foods that can turn into a recipe for malnutrition.
Are we overestimating the health benefits of coconut cream and milk?
Why the much-hyped health benefits of coconut products do not extend to Western diets.
After my third child, my digestive system went mad. No one suspected Crohn’s disease
Pregnancy suppressed Tanya Smith's Crohn's disease but it flared as soon as she gave birth
Body Mass Index is not just a medical issue; it’s a political one
Why it’s time to move beyond BMI and our national fixation on thinness.
Top tips on how to lower your blood pressure
High blood pressure can be fatal but there are ways to lower it to healthy levels.
Old drugs, new tricks: The links between vitamin C and tumour progression
Otago scientist on understanding the relationship between vitamin cancer and tumour growth
Old drugs, new tricks: Could birth control pills reduce the risk of genetic breast cancers?
A compound in birth control pills may help women at risk of inherited breast cancer.
Old drugs, new tricks: From aspirin to statins – how repurposed meds can help fight cancers
Potential to repurpose familiar drugs rather than pour billions into new ones.
What are emulsifiers in food - and are they bad for us?
Emulsifiers are a common food additive, but are linked to gut conditions and inflammation.
NZ family’s asthma battle: ‘She’s terrified of getting sick again’
Around 1 million NZers live with asthma and respiratory disease, and a third are children.
Why magnesium matters for health more than you think
The vital mineral multitasking on your behalf – but can it stop chocolate cravings?
Cancer rising: How vaccines, new screening tests and AI will change cancer treatment
The future for cancer detection and treatment holds much promise.
Can't do muscle-contracting drills? Why eccentric exercise might be right for you
So-called eccentric exercise brings physical activity benefits without usual drills.
Cancer rising: How disengagement with the health system might hinder cancer detection
As cancer in under-50s soar, researchers focus on the causes.
Cancer rising: Investigating the deadly increase in cancers in younger people
As cancer in under-50s soar, researchers focus on environmental and lifestyle causes.
Is cutting back on ultra-processed foods the key to ageing well?
A little of what’s bad for you can be good.
The dark psychology behind pranks & vandalism
Pranks and vandalism can serve a social purpose but also hide dark traits.
What it’s really like to live with the bleeding disorder haemophilia?
Incredible advances have transformed the lives of those with haemophilia.
Have van, will hīkoi: The poet GP taking to the road for healthcare reform
Doctors taking "vanbulance" from Kaitāia to Wellington to shake up NZ health system.
Dining in the dark: How outdated nutrition data is undermining public health
Public health and food industry in unlikely alliance on urgent need for nutrition survey.
Keep calm and carry on: Expert tips on how to cope when the world is going crazy
Psychologists, counsellors & resilience specialists share their best hacks to keep calm.
Chocolate’s hidden benefits break the “bad” food myth
Easter chocolate guilt-free - the sweet truth about our favourite treat.
Early warning: The rise of private diagnostic health clinics in NZ
More health practitioners are turning to lifestyle medicine as it gains traction in NZ.
Why the future for people with brain injuries lies with wearable technology
Rather than chips and wires in people’s brains, wearable technology shows promise.
Gene editing cured me of a rare and debilitating condition, so I’m supporting a law change
The "genetically engineered" NZ woman on ground-breaking Nobel Prize-winning treatment.
Blue Zones revolution: How environment, not effort, leads to a longer life
Blue Zones founder Dan Buettner: Our communities, not our habits, are the key to longevity
Three questions you need to ask before taking TikTok food advice
There are far more reliable ways to healthy eating than any trending hashtag.
Can fish and chips ever be good for you?
Just how does this from deep-fried treat stack up from a nutrition perspective.
Landmark clinical trial shows how to maintain the brain as we age
Brain-training’ exercises combined with diet and exercise may help stave off dementia.
MS sufferers face extra challenges to enjoy a healthy sex life, so can psychology help?
Those with multiple sclerosis can face extra challenges in their intimate lives.